How far is South Whitley, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from South Whitley, IN to Fishers, IN is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.17 mi
01h 48m
Flight
80.61 mi
129.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.61 mi
Kilometers
129.73 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.17 mi
Kilometers
162.81 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Fri, Apr 17, 4:06 AM EDT
Return by in South Whitley
Fri, Apr 17, 5:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Whitley
2026-04-17T02:17
Arrive Fishers
Fri, Apr 17, 4:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Whitley
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jonesboro
IN

Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America

From South Whitley
44.9 mi
00h 54m
To Fishers
56.3 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Whitley and Fishers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Whitley and Fishers.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    591 ft · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 26 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1166 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie

    57 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    1022 ft · 37 sec · East 116th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Whitley and Fishers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Strawtown Pike
45.3 mi · 45%
South Western Avenue
2.39 mi · 2%
116th Street
0.26 mi
East 116th Street
0.19 mi
Lantern Road
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

South Strawtown Pike

Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

32.9 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
80.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesboro
00h 54m from South Whitley
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving South Whitley and Mostly Sunny near Fishers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Whitley to Fishers?

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jonesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from South Whitley and 56.3 miles from Fishers.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Whitley and Mostly Sunny near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jonesboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jonesboro.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

102 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

107 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

117 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Whitley and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 80.61 mi (129.73 km).

South Whitley

#1 South Whitley

City in Whitley County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,745
Coordinates41.0847700, -85.6280400
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 5 (-85.62794, 41.084767)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.51 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27.02 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.37
Premium $4.65 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $5.30 $18.94 $37.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between South Whitley and Fishers. The current time is 02:17:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.